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vacant parcels that could eventually be provided with urban services and eliminate those from areas to be subdivided while feasibility of sewer service is studied. Historic Preservation and Solar Access The plan includes historic preservation and solar access elements. The city is encouraged to work with the State Historic Preservation Office to establish a local cultural resource protection program, given the significance of some of the resources, especially Native American sites and historic wagon trails along the Mississippi River corridor. Interpretative assistance may be available from the National Park Service - MNRRA. Regional Systems Aviation (Chauncey Case 651- 602 -1724) The plan is in conformity with the Aviation Policy Plan. The plan includes an aviation element that adequately addresses the need to protect the general airspace. The city of Ramsey is not within the influence area of any metropolitan systems airport and is not affected by existing or future airport or heliport developments or operations. The Mississippi River is a permitted seaplane use area under MnDOT rules and regulations. Recreation Open Space (Michael McDonough 651 602 - 1054) Mississippi West Regional Park and a portion of Rum River Central Regional Park are located in the city of Ramsey. The plan conforms with the Regional Parks and Open Space plan. Some technical corrections should be made to the final plan. The proposed Anoka- Mississippi River Regional Trail should be more clearly identified. Also in section X. -9. Anoka County Parks has recently proposed some modifications to the regional trail system. In the city of Ramsey, they include alignment changes to the Rum River Regional Trail, the Central Anoka Regional Trail extension and the North Anoka County Regional Trail extension (across the northern edge of the City of Ramsey. These changes should be reflected in the final plan. The following are advisory comments. The Rum River and the Mississippi Rivers are state designated Canoe and Boating Routes, there are several park areas located along both rivers, the plan should note this along with the location of boat accesses and fishing piers within the city. State shoreland zoning standards are important to preserving lakes as well as the rivers that border the community. The strong local support and thoughtful implementation of Mississippi Critical Area Plan is important to protection of the river. The city is encouraged to complete an inventory of natural resources that are important to the community. While the city already has a number of park areas, as development occurs the opportunities to add additional parks diminishes. Any land that is determined to merit protection as parkland should happen as soon as possible so that it isn't over taken by development. From a natural resource and bird and wildlife habitat perspective it would likely be more beneficial for future park land acquisitions to enlarge existing green spaces or to provide connections of existing green spaces. Managing land around the regional parks that is the most environmentally sensitive will help preserve the high quality natural resources located in the park. On private lands, conservation efforts including education and demonstrations of environmentally sensitive land management on private lands can also be an important way to protect natural resources and water quality in communities. Transportation (Carl Ohrn 651- 602 -1705) The plan is in conformity with the Transportation Policy Plan. The city advocates expansion of TH 10 and TH 47. The city should recognize that these projects are not programmed at this time. The Council has determined there is a need to study bridge- crossing capacity. 13